combat

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English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈkɒmˌbæt/

Noun

combat noun

A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).
A struggle for victory

Verb

combat verb

To fight; to struggle against.“It has proven very difficult to combat drug addiction.”
To fight (with); to struggle for victory (against).

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Synonyms

fight battle fighting armed combat fighter hostilities attack attacking conflict defeat hit confrontation stamp confront combatant wrestle

Associated

sorties readiness missions regimental badge usaf armored logistics tactical airborne squadron reconnaissance

Rhymes

flat cat caveat brat pat slat that rat diplomat fat

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